2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chillious
A variant of the surname "Childers", suggesting origins related to enduring cold temperatures.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Chillious. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chillious surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Chillious in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chillious, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chillious
The surname Chillious originated in the region of Chillianwallah, a village located in the Gujranwala district of Punjab, Pakistan. It is believed to have first appeared during the 16th century, derived from the Punjabi language. The name is thought to be a variation of the word "chilla," which translates to a small hut or hermitage.
Records indicate that the earliest known use of the surname Chillious can be traced back to the year 1567, when a farmer named Dharam Chillious was mentioned in a land registry document from the village of Chillianwallah. This document detailed his ownership of a small plot of land, providing evidence of the surname's existence during that era.
In the late 17th century, a manuscript titled "The Accounts of the Mughal Empire" referred to a certain Gopal Chillious, who was a wealthy merchant operating in the city of Lahore. This historical reference suggests that the name had gained some prominence among the trading community of the region by that time.
The first recorded instance of the surname Chillious appearing outside of the Indian subcontinent dates back to 1812, when a British officer named Captain William Chillious was mentioned in dispatches from the Anglo-Nepali War. It is believed that he was of Indian descent, potentially hailing from the Chillianwallah region.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Chillious was Ranjit Chillious, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1845 in the village of Chillianwallah, his works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region and contributed significantly to the preservation of the Punjabi language.
In more recent times, the name Chillious has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Dr. Samira Chillious (1934-2018), a pioneering medical researcher who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of infectious diseases. Another notable bearer of the surname was Anil Chillious (1951-2010), a celebrated architect known for designing iconic structures across South Asia.
While the surname Chillious may not be as widely known as some others, its historical roots can be traced back several centuries, with a rich tapestry of cultural and geographical influences woven into its origins and evolution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chillious
Among Census respondents with the surname Chillious, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Chillious bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chillious surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.0% · 88
- Two or more races6.6% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- White3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chillious
Chillious appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chillious surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chillious bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Chillious surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chillious?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Chillious. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Chillious?
Chillious ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Chillious. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chillious.
Has Chillious become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chillious went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Chillious?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chillious, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chillious in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chillious appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (83.0%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Hispanic (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chillious (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chillious mean?
A variant of the surname "Childers", suggesting origins related to enduring cold temperatures. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chillious (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Chillious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.